The 594th Boat and Shore Regiment was a military engineer unit in the United States Army. The regiment served during World War II and was also known as the 594th Engineer Amphibian Regiment.
594th Engineer Boat and Shore Regiment | |
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Active | 1943–1946 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
Type | Engineer battalion |
Part of | 4th Engineer Special Brigade |
Engagements | New Guinea campaign New Britain campaign Philippines campaign |
The 594th Boat and Shore Regiment was activated as the 594th Engineer Amphibian Regiment at Fort Devens, Massachusetts on 1 February 1943, as part of the 4th Engineer Special Brigade.